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EUJ 180V

1979 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

4,241 mi
Last recorded4,241 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUJ 180V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 4,241 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 3,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 3,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 3,167 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 3,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 2,260 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 2,156 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 1,736 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 1,719 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 482 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 464 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 5,000 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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EUJ 180V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 52,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EUJ 180V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 47 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EUJ 180V registered?

EUJ 180V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 August 1979.

Is EUJ 180V safe to buy?

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